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Rfdillon · April 14, 2015

Folks, it has been 15 years since I had a garden, and have planted several types of squash and cucumbers this year. The dreaded squash vine borers hit me hard 15 years ago, and I am wondering what preventative measures I can take this year?
I have read about wrapping the vines with aluminum foil, but am uncertain as to when and where to place the foil. I have some Thuricide, but am unsure when to start spraying.
Any help or advice, especially from someone in the Houston area would be greatly appreciated regarding when to expect the SVBs, and how to deal with them, thanks!

April 14, 2015	#1
Rfdillon Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 121	Questions about growing cucurbits in the Houston, TX area Folks, it has been 15 years since I had a garden, and have planted several types of squash and cucumbers this year. The dreaded squash vine borers hit me hard 15 years ago, and I am wondering what preventative measures I can take this year? I have read about wrapping the vines with aluminum foil, but am uncertain as to when and where to place the foil. I have some Thuricide, but am unsure when to start spraying. Any help or advice, especially from someone in the Houston area would be greatly appreciated regarding when to expect the SVBs, and how to deal with them, thanks!